You come for the experience.
We’ve thought about the rest.
ProtectYourNog is built around experiencing more of life with an invisible illness. Through thoughtfully adapted experiences, practical products, and a growing community, we're thinking differently about the details that can make participation harder.
Thoughtfully adapted experiences
The experience stays the same.
The environment gets more thoughtful.
We think through the details that can shape how an experience feels.
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Lighting
Softer Settings
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Sound
Lower volume
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Crowd Size
Smaller groups
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Seating
Flexible options
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Breaks
Time to reset
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Quiet Space
Room to step away
Everyday experiences, made more thoughtful.
From creative workshops to movie nights and social outings, PYN Experiences are designed to feel like a normal night out with a few important details considered ahead of time.
What if the environment adapted too?
After Mariah’s traumatic brain injury in 2017 led to chronic migraine, everyday experiences became much more complicated. Lighting, noise, crowds, seating, breaks, and recovery all had to be considered before simply going out.
That question became the foundation for ProtectYourNog: creating more thoughtful ways to experience the things we still want to do.
Sometimes the environment can adapt, too.
What it means to protect your nog
Protecting yourself doesn't mean sitting life out.
Sometimes protecting yourself simply means making the experience work better for you. Planning ahead, taking a break, asking for what you need, or doing things a little differently can make more room for the moments that matter.
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Plan Ahead
Think through what might make the experience easier before you arrive.
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TAKE THE BREAK
Stepping away for a moment can help you stay part of the experience.
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BRING WHAT YOU NEED
Comfort, support, medication, sunglasses, headphones - whatever helps you participate.
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LEAVE EARLY
Enjoying part of the experience still counts.
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ASK THE QUESTION
Knowing what to expect can remove a lot of uncecessary uncertainty.
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DO IT DIFFERENTLY
There is more than one way to participate.
That’s what it means to Protect Your Nog.
Protect yourself first. Experience more.
Real experiences